BA&Sc Major Concentration in Physics

(36 credits)

The Major Concentration in Physics, which is restricted to students in the B.A. & Sc. or B.Sc./B.Ed., (see section 12.13.34 “Science or Mathematics for Teachers”), is a planned sequence of courses designed to permit a degree of specialization in this discipline.

See the Physics specific, Foundation requirements, and/or consult with Faculty of Science (SOUSA) advisor Tania Raggo to verify Foundation courses This Physics program is not ideal for a Masters in Physics since the 36 credits alone are not sufficient background - if need be, discuss your options with a SOUSA Advisor.

Required Courses[*] (30 credits)

MATH 222 (3) Calculus 3

MATH 223 (3) Linear Algebra

MATH 314 (3) Advanced Calculus

MATH 315 (3) Ordinary Differential Equations 1

PHYS 230 (3) Dynamics of Simple Systems

PHYS 232 (3) Heat and Waves

PHYS 257 (3) Experimental Methods 1

PHYS 333 (3) Thermal and Statistical Physics **

PHYS 340 (3) Majors Electricity and Magnetism

PHYS 346 (3) Majors Quantum Physics (formerly PHYS 446)

** PHYS 329 Statistical Physics with Biophysical Application may be substituted for PHYS 333 Thermal and Statistical Physics with written permission of an advisor.

Complementary Courses (6 credits)

6 credits selected from:

PHYS 224 (3) Physics of Music

PHYS 228 (3) Energy and the Environment

PHYS 241 (3) Signal Processing

PHYS 258 (3) Experimental Methods 2

PHYS 260 (3) Modern Physics and Relativity

PHYS 320 (3) Introductory Astrophysics (formerly PHYS 214)

PHYS 534 (3) Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

or any 300- or 400-level course approved by an adviser

*Required courses taken at CEGEP or elsewhere that are not credited toward the B.A. & Sc. or B.Sc./B.Ed. (see section 12.13.34 “Science or Mathematics for Teachers”) must be replaced by courses from the Complementary Course List.